Applications Open for Class Scholarship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2025
Contact: Maria Hillard, Director, Deposits and Marketing
MHillard@IHMVCU.org | 309-793-6200 ext. 5060
Applications Now Open for IHMVCU's 2025 Cash for Class Scholarship
MOLINE, ILL. – Applications for the IHMVCU 2025 Cash for Class scholarship are now officially open. IHMVCU has partnered with the Dream Educational Foundation to offer more than $30,000 in scholarships to area high school, college, and post-graduate students looking to further their education.
IHMVCU has provided nearly $400,000 in scholarships to more than 300 students over the last 25 years. Students with a strong academic track record and a passion for giving back to their community are encouraged to apply.
“As a credit union, our mission has always been to support the financial well-being of our members, and that extends to helping them achieve their educational goals. Offering scholarships is one of the many ways we can invest in the future of our communities, empowering students to succeed and reduce the financial burden of higher education,” said CEO and President Brian Laufenberg. “We’re proud to play a role in making education more accessible and are excited to support the next generation of leaders.”
Students who are IHMVCU members by the application deadline, are graduating high school seniors or current college students at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit an online application, a written or video essay and two recommendation letters before Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.
“Winning the IHMVCU scholarship was such a help freshman year of college! IH allowed me to start my college career without any financial stress. Thanks, IH!” said Noelle Carlson, the 2021 $10,000 Cash for Class Scholarship winner .
About IHMVCU
IHMVCU is nearly 145,000 members strong and has $2B in assets, making us the largest credit union in the Quad Cities region, and the sixth-largest credit union in Illinois. Our growth is a direct result of the trust our members place in us and the advantages we provide to them. For more information, visit IHMVCU.org.
